Comparison

Motion Log Cam vs Manfrotto Motion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Motion Log Cam

Record videos with embedded location maps, speedometers, and G-force indicators. Customize displayed information like time, date, and altitude. Ideal for logging travel journeys and monitoring vehicle or personal movement.

Highlights
  • Embed location map
  • Display speedometer
  • Show G-force indicator
  • Record time and date
  • Adjustable units (metric/imperial)
  • Customizable data display
Features
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Motion Log Cam enables you to record video with useful info embed into it. The info embeds include Location Map, Speedometer, G-Force indicator, Time, Date, Distance, Altitude and Elevation Gain. Motion Log Cam includes Standard Camera Features: • Pinch to Zoom. • Rear Camera with Auto Exposure/Focus mode. • Support both Landscape or Portrait mode. Motion Log Cam Features: • Able to set Metric or Imperial units. • Adjustable Speedometer maximum value from 10 - 3000. • Show/Hide Time Second unit. • Show/Hide Current Location Map. • Show/Hide Speedometer. • Show/Hide G-Force Indicator. • Show/Hide Device Altitude. • Show/Hide Device Altitude Gain. Usage: • Travel journey logs. Record your journey along the road. • Monitoring vehicle speed [car or bike] and G-Force during cornering. • Record road travelling time and date. • Monitoring walking/running speed and distance. • And many more depend on your imagination. Notes: * This app requires internet connection to retrieve map data. * Video capture are saved in the photo library for fast and easy access. - Works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad. - Lightweight, compact app optimized for everyday use. - Ad-free and built with privacy in mind. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

Manfrotto Motion

This app allows filmmakers and photographers to wirelessly control motion control devices for up to 3-axis. It offers features like time-lapse, keyframe setup, and camera setting adjustments, with quick tutorials for easy use.

Highlights
  • Wireless motion control
  • Keyframe motion setup
  • Camera settings control
  • Multi-row Panorama
  • Turntable mode
  • Stop Motion
  • Time-lapse customization
Features
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Connect wirelessly to Syrp & Manfrotto motion control products with the Manfrotto Move App. A beautifully simple mobile app that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. The app is extremely easy to use and allows you to sync multiple devices together for shooting motion control of up to 3-axis. Also included are quick setup tutorials and help screens to help make sure you are up and running as quickly as possible. Compatibility. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. Cameras: Compatible with a range of cameras including mirror-less, DSLR's, video cameras and smartphones. Refer to specific motion control product details for more. Features in the current release: - Motion time-lapse and video - Keyframe motion setup - Bounce back for video (repeat) - Control camera settings like ISO, Shutter and Aperture from the app when connected via USB. Check camera compatibility at manfrotto.com - Multi-row Panorama for high resolution 'Gigapixel' images - Turntable mode for automating product photography and videography - Stop Motion - HDR support - Time-lapse: Customize move shoot delay, interval, record time and playback time - Set time-lapse movement to move-shoot-move or continuous movement - Save your own presets or select from our built-in options - Set your ease in / ease out for smoothly ramping movement - Quick Setup modes for simpler time-lapse and video moves - Live Drive mode for live axis control using the built-in app joystick - Regular free firmware upgrades for new features

Screenshots

Motion Log Cam4 screens
Manfrotto Motion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Motion Log Cam at 50% against Manfrotto Motion's 0%. Motion Log Cam also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.3). Manfrotto Motion's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Manfrotto Motion is free to download; Motion Log Cam costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion Log Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Motion Log Cam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Manfrotto Motion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motion Log Cam ships an update every 27 months, Manfrotto Motion every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Motion Log Cam versus Manfrotto Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion Log CamManfrotto Motion
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better1.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangSyrp Limited

Customer experience

Motion Log Cam

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

Manfrotto Motion

All ratings10 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Motion Log Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Manfrotto Motion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Log Cam free?
Motion Log Cam costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manfrotto Motion free?
Manfrotto Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motion Log Cam or Manfrotto Motion?
Motion Log Cam is rated higher. Motion Log Cam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Manfrotto Motion averages 1.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Motion Log Cam or Manfrotto Motion have ads?
Neither Motion Log Cam nor Manfrotto Motion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motion Log Cam or Manfrotto Motion?
Motion Log Cam ships an update every 27 months, and Manfrotto Motion every 3 months. Most recently, Motion Log Cam was updated on October 15, 2026 and Manfrotto Motion on October 8, 2026.

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